SMARTFORM, SAP SCRIPT + BARCODE
Hi All,
I am very new to barcode integration with smartforms + sap scripts. Can anyone provide a guide for me?
Points for any helpful answers. A step-by-step tutorial would be great
Many THanks in advance
I am very sorry in advanced if this has been repeated.
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Send email with PDF attachements (Smartform/SAP script)
Hello All,
I have 3 existing programs A, B & C whose output is in SAP Script/Smartform. Now I need to create new program D which needs to execute program A, B & C and then convert their smartform/SAP script output into PDF format and send email with attachements (PDF files). Any pointers how I can proceed. Thanks a lot.hi Sarita,
v_ctrlparams-no_dialog = 'X'.
v_ctrlparams-getotf = 'X'.
CALL FUNCTION 'SSF_FUNCTION_MODULE_NAME'
EXPORTING
formname = 'Smartform name'
IMPORTING
fm_name = v_func_mod.
CALL FUNCTION v_func_mod
EXPORTING
control_parameters = v_ctrlparams
IMPORTING
job_output_info = v_joboutput
TABLES
t_nonsigner = t_nonsigner.
fill the document
doc_chng-obj_name = 'Descriptoipn'.
Fill the subject line
doc_chng-obj_descr = 'Manpowe'.
doc_chng-obj_descr = 'Reminder .
doc_chng-sensitivty = 'P'.
Fill the content of the mail
objcont = 'Dear all,'.
APPEND objcont.
CLEAR objcont.
APPEND objcont.
CLEAR objcont.
objcont =
'The manpower sign-off is pending for the list of employees as per th' &
'e attached sheet.'
APPEND objcont.
CLEAR objcont.
APPEND objcont.
CLEAR objcont.
objcont =
'Please click on the following link for the manpower sign-off:'.
APPEND objcont.
CLEAR objcont.
APPEND objcont.
CLEAR objcont.
DESCRIBE TABLE objcont LINES entries.
READ TABLE objcont INDEX entries.
doc_chng-doc_size = ( entries - 1 ) * 255 + STRLEN( objcont ).
Creating the entry for the compressed document
CLEAR objpack-transf_bin.
objpack-head_start = 1.
objpack-head_num = 0.
objpack-body_start = 1.
objpack-body_num = entries.
objpack-doc_type = 'RAW'.
APPEND objpack.
Creating the document attachment
(Assume the data in OBJBIN are given in BMP format)
LOOP AT v_joboutput-otfdata INTO wa_otfdata.
APPEND wa_otfdata TO objbin.
CLEAR wa_otfdata.
ENDLOOP.
DESCRIBE TABLE objbin LINES tab_lines.
objhead = 'NonSignerDetails.otf'. APPEND objhead.
Creating the entry for the compressed attachment
objpack-transf_bin = 'X'.
objpack-head_start = 1.
objpack-head_num = 1.
objpack-body_start = 1.
objpack-body_num = tab_lines.
objpack-doc_type = 'OTF'.
objpack-obj_name = 'ATTACHMENT'.
objpack-obj_descr = 'NonSignerDetails'.
objpack-doc_size = tab_lines * 255.
APPEND objpack.
Sending the document
CALL FUNCTION 'SO_NEW_DOCUMENT_ATT_SEND_API1'
EXPORTING
document_data = doc_chng
put_in_outbox = 'X'
commit_work = 'X'
TABLES
packing_list = objpack
object_header = objhead
contents_bin = objbin
contents_txt = objcont
receivers = reclist
EXCEPTIONS
too_many_receivers = 1
document_not_sent = 2
operation_no_authorization = 4
OTHERS = 99.
hope this will help u..
regards,
Santosh Thorat -
Smartform/Sap script output to Text file/PDF/WORD
Hi,
I need to download/transfer the output of smartforms/sap script to text file/pdf file or word file.How do i do that?
Do I need to create a new output device?
thnx in advance
chirantanHi,
Go through the following Code
Mail a sapscript
SAPscript: Autotmatically e-mail as PDF
How to convert sapscript(Purchage order) inot pdf format & send in mail
Check the following Code
REPORT ZRICH_0003.
DATA: ITCPO LIKE ITCPO,
TAB_LINES LIKE SY-TABIX.
Variables for EMAIL functionality
DATA: MAILDATA LIKE SODOCCHGI1.
DATA: MAILPACK LIKE SOPCKLSTI1 OCCURS 2 WITH HEADER LINE.
DATA: MAILHEAD LIKE SOLISTI1 OCCURS 1 WITH HEADER LINE.
DATA: MAILBIN LIKE SOLISTI1 OCCURS 10 WITH HEADER LINE.
DATA: MAILTXT LIKE SOLISTI1 OCCURS 10 WITH HEADER LINE.
DATA: MAILREC LIKE SOMLREC90 OCCURS 0 WITH HEADER LINE.
DATA: SOLISTI1 LIKE SOLISTI1 OCCURS 0 WITH HEADER LINE.
PERFORM SEND_FORM_VIA_EMAIL.
FORM SEND_FORM_VIA_EMAIL *
FORM SEND_FORM_VIA_EMAIL.
CLEAR: MAILDATA, MAILTXT, MAILBIN, MAILPACK, MAILHEAD, MAILREC.
REFRESH: MAILTXT, MAILBIN, MAILPACK, MAILHEAD, MAILREC.
Creation of the document to be sent File Name
MAILDATA-OBJ_NAME = 'TEST'.
Mail Subject
MAILDATA-OBJ_DESCR = 'Subject'.
Mail Contents
MAILTXT-LINE = 'Here is your file'.
APPEND MAILTXT.
Prepare Packing List
PERFORM PREPARE_PACKING_LIST.
Set recipient - email address here!!!
MAILREC-RECEIVER = '[email protected]'.
MAILREC-REC_TYPE = 'U'.
APPEND MAILREC.
Sending the document
CALL FUNCTION 'SO_NEW_DOCUMENT_ATT_SEND_API1'
EXPORTING
DOCUMENT_DATA = MAILDATA
PUT_IN_OUTBOX = ' '
TABLES
PACKING_LIST = MAILPACK
OBJECT_HEADER = MAILHEAD
CONTENTS_BIN = MAILBIN
CONTENTS_TXT = MAILTXT
RECEIVERS = MAILREC
EXCEPTIONS
TOO_MANY_RECEIVERS = 1
DOCUMENT_NOT_SENT = 2
OPERATION_NO_AUTHORIZATION = 4
OTHERS = 99.
ENDFORM.
Form PREPARE_PACKING_LIST
FORM PREPARE_PACKING_LIST.
CLEAR: MAILPACK, MAILBIN, MAILHEAD.
REFRESH: MAILPACK, MAILBIN, MAILHEAD.
DESCRIBE TABLE MAILTXT LINES TAB_LINES.
READ TABLE MAILTXT INDEX TAB_LINES.
MAILDATA-DOC_SIZE = ( TAB_LINES - 1 ) * 255 + STRLEN( MAILTXT ).
Creation of the entry for the compressed document
CLEAR MAILPACK-TRANSF_BIN.
MAILPACK-HEAD_START = 1.
MAILPACK-HEAD_NUM = 0.
MAILPACK-BODY_START = 1.
MAILPACK-BODY_NUM = TAB_LINES.
MAILPACK-DOC_TYPE = 'RAW'.
APPEND MAILPACK.
Creation of the document attachment
This form gets the OTF code from the SAPscript form.
If you already have your OTF code, I believe that you may
be able to skip this form. just do the following code, looping thru
your SOLISTI1 and updating MAILBIN.
PERFORM GET_OTF_CODE.
LOOP AT SOLISTI1.
MOVE-CORRESPONDING SOLISTI1 TO MAILBIN.
APPEND MAILBIN.
ENDLOOP.
DESCRIBE TABLE MAILBIN LINES TAB_LINES.
MAILHEAD = 'TEST.OTF'.
APPEND MAILHEAD.
Creation of the entry for the compressed attachment
MAILPACK-TRANSF_BIN = 'X'.
MAILPACK-HEAD_START = 1.
MAILPACK-HEAD_NUM = 1.
MAILPACK-BODY_START = 1.
MAILPACK-BODY_NUM = TAB_LINES.
MAILPACK-DOC_TYPE = 'OTF'.
MAILPACK-OBJ_NAME = 'TEST'.
MAILPACK-OBJ_DESCR = 'Subject'.
MAILPACK-DOC_SIZE = TAB_LINES * 255.
APPEND MAILPACK.
ENDFORM.
Form GET_OTF_CODE
FORM GET_OTF_CODE.
DATA: BEGIN OF OTF OCCURS 0.
INCLUDE STRUCTURE ITCOO .
DATA: END OF OTF.
DATA: ITCPO LIKE ITCPO.
DATA: ITCPP LIKE ITCPP.
CLEAR ITCPO.
ITCPO-TDGETOTF = 'X'.
Start writing OTF code
CALL FUNCTION 'OPEN_FORM'
EXPORTING
FORM = 'ZTEST_FORM'
LANGUAGE = SY-LANGU
OPTIONS = ITCPO
DIALOG = ' '
EXCEPTIONS
OTHERS = 1.
CALL FUNCTION 'START_FORM'
EXCEPTIONS
ERROR_MESSAGE = 01
OTHERS = 02.
CALL FUNCTION 'WRITE_FORM'
EXPORTING
WINDOW = 'MAIN'
EXCEPTIONS
ERROR_MESSAGE = 01
OTHERS = 02.
Close up Form and get OTF code
CALL FUNCTION 'END_FORM'
EXCEPTIONS
ERROR_MESSAGE = 01
OTHERS = 02.
MOVE-CORRESPONDING ITCPO TO ITCPP.
CALL FUNCTION 'CLOSE_FORM'
IMPORTING
RESULT = ITCPP
TABLES
OTFDATA = OTF
EXCEPTIONS
OTHERS = 1.
Move OTF code to structure SOLI form email
CLEAR SOLISTI1. REFRESH SOLISTI1.
LOOP AT OTF.
SOLISTI1-LINE = OTF.
APPEND SOLISTI1.
ENDLOOP.
ENDFORM.
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Sreeni -
SAP Script: Barcode printing in Local Win. Printer
Hi All,
In SAP Script, I have used Barcode format to print a Number.
When I issue the Print output by selecting the Configured SAP network printer, The barcodes are properly printed.
but When i select the "Local windows printer" (which has barcode printing facility) option i.e Device type: SAPWIN, the Barcodes are not getting printed.
I have Specified that Network printer as my Default Windows printer, but still when we give "Local printer" the Barcodes does not print.
But for the same network printer when i select it from the List of SAP printers, the barcodes are printed.
Please suggest why barcodes are not getting printed when we give "local windows printer" as the Print device.
Does the same issue also happens for Smart forms?
Midhun.Please only post your question once.
SAP Script: Barcode printing in "Local windows printer"
Regards,
Nick -
HI Friends,
I want to add barcode in SAPScript.I already made one Z barcode in T.code se73.
I also assign in se71 barcode in character formats.
So please check it.and tell me how we can display barcode in sap script.
Thanks in advance.Hi,
To Create a Bar code prefix:
1) Go to T-code - SPAD -> Full Administration -> Click on Device Type -> Double click the device for which you wish to create the print control -> Click on Print Control tab ->Click on change mode -> Click the plus sign to add a row or prefix say SBP99 (Prefix must start with SBP) -> save you changes , it will ask for request -> create request and save
2) Now when you go to SE73 if you enter SBP00 for you device it will add the newly created Prefix
Create a character format C1.Assign a barcode to the character format.Check the check box for the barcode.
The place where you are using the field value use like this
<C1> &itab-field& </C1>.
You will get the field value in the form of barcode.
Which barcode printer are you using ? Can you download this file and see.
http://www.servopack.de/Files/HB/ZPLcommands.pdf.
It will give an idea about barcode commands.
Check this link:
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/questions-about-bar-code-printing-in-sap.htm
Check this link:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/d9/4a94c851ea11d189570000e829fbbd/content.htm
Detailed information about SAP Barcodes
A barcode solution consists of the following:
- a barcode printer
- a barcode reader
- a mobile data collection application/program
A barcode label is a special symbology to represent human readable information such as a material number or batch number
in machine readable format.
There are different symbologies for different applications and different industries. Luckily, you need not worry to much about that as the logistics supply chain has mostly standardized on 3 of 9 and 128 barcode symbologies - which all barcode readers support and which SAP support natively in it's printing protocols.
You can print barcodes from SAP by modifying an existing output form.
Behind every output form is a print program that collects all the data and then pass it to the form. The form contains the layout as well as the font, line and paragraph formats. These forms are designed using SAPScript (a very easy but frustratingly simplistic form format language) or SmartForms that is more of a graphical form design tool.
Barcodes are nothing more than a font definition and is part of the style sheet associated with a particular SAPScript form. The most important aspect is to place a parameter in the line of the form that points to the data element that you want to represent as barcode on the form, i.e. material number. Next you need to set the font for that parameter value to one of the supported barcode symbologies.
Refer to the following link:
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/66/1b45c136639542a83663072a74a21c/content.htm
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/questions-about-bar-code-printing-in-sap.htm
Check this link
barcode
smartform Barcode
Thanks.
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SAP SCRIPT Barcode Printing Issues
Hi ,
I'm printing 3of9 , barcode in sap script, which has width of 1CM and height of 1CM, the problem is once it's printed, barcode is being printed at higher position than it's supposed to be and creating alignment issues and also introduces blank lines in between .
Has any opne faced this problem , and how to over come this.
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RaghavendraWith SAPscript, barcodes are produced only by each printer (according to BarSimm or whatever technology you use). The preview is just an approximation made by SAP. So, you must trust your printer and adapt your SAPscript until it prints correctly.
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Hi ,
I am using the standard BArcode BC_EANH (EAN128) in an SAP script.
am converting a string of 25 charaters to this format. But the printed barcode is too wide around 10.4 cm.
Is there any way to reduce the width of the printed Barcode.? i.e to resize the width.
I have tried the SE73 -> System barcodes option and reduced the width.. but still its the same.
Regards,
Mid.Hi
Check this and also the Barcode printer
Set the character format for that field that u have to print as barcode.
for that create a new smartstyle and in that create a character format as barcode.
SM73 ->system bar code ->Create new bar code format
then go to smartstyles and use this barcode format for the character format.
check this link for more info
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/66/1b45c136639542a83663072a74a21c/content.htm
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Anji
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SAP Script: Barcode printing in "Local windows printer"
Hi All,
In SAP Script, I have used Barcode format to print a Number.
When I issue the Print output by selecting the Configured SAP network printer, The barcodes are properly printed.
but When i select the "Local windows printer" (which has barcode printing facility) option i.e Device type: SAPWIN, the Barcodes are not getting printed.
I have Specified that Network printer as my Default Windows printer, but still when we give "Local printer" the Barcodes does not print.
But for the same network printer when i select it from the List of SAP printers, the barcodes are printed.
Please suggest why barcodes are not getting printed when we give "local windows printer" as the Print device.
Does the same issue also happens for Smart forms?
Midhun.Hi,
You will need to install a barcode dll to you SAPlpd to be able to print barcodes in this way. There are a number of software providers for barcode dlls, you can find these by searching google (or similar) with SAP barcode dll.
Regards,
Nick -
Bill of lading smartform, Sap script
Can any one tell me the smartform/script for bill of Lading in SD
Thanks a lot.....
Sharath ChandraHi There is no special smartform for Bill of lading
You can use the same smartform for this which is used for delivery note
<b>LE_SHP_DELNOTE</b>
with little changes or
you can use the smartform
Z_VICS_BILL_OF_LADING
or you can use the script <b>RVDELNOTE</b> of delivery note
or use SD_SHIPMENT_CMR (driver program is ZRVADTR01)
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Anji -
How to find the Adobe barcode name for its corresponding SAP Script barcode
Dear All,
We are doing conversions from SAPScript to Adobe forms.
The barcode used in two sapscript forms are 'BC_CD39' and 'ARTINR' respectively .
I would like to know the corresponding barcode name to be assigned to Adobe forms as the above barcode names are not present in the Object Library-> Barcode section of Adobe forms.
regards,
PP>
Muralidhar Medisetty wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I had an issue, in the transaction F110 Payment advice. They need to adjust the spacing on the cheque printing, which is overlapping the names on the cheque and hence I have forgotten how to find the form name and the driver program of the script. Can anybody suggest me how to find those. Your help will be appreciated.
>
> Thanks in advance.
hey
NACE is the transaction ..for this u must know the output type..
Script for Cheque Printing and Payment Advice can be known from Transaction FBZP...
FBZP -> paying Company Codes -> u will get Script used for Payment Advice
FBZP -> Pmnt methods in company code -> u will get Script used for Cheque Print
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Edited by: Satyabrata sahoo on Oct 14, 2008 4:42 PM -
How to find the standard smartform,sap scripts and theur driver programs
Hi friends,
can any one tell me how to find the standard smartforms and their driver programs and same for scripts also.
bye
sasiHi sasidhar,
1. Either standard or Y sapscript layouts,
we can check their standard programs
in this manner also.
2. goto se71
open the layout in DISPLAY mode.
3. FORM------> CHECK -
> TEXTS
4. a small window will come.
click ok (tick button)
5. Again a new window will come
which will list out all the DRIVER programs,
which use this layout.
regards,
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How to print a Barcode VERTICALLY in a SAP Script ?
Dear Experts..
I have to print a Barcode <b>vertically</b> in a SAP Script.
Could you please help me regarding this.
Thanks in advance.Hey SR,
follow these steps :
Bar code in Smartform :
General definition of Bar code:
Bar codes are standardized characters of a symbol made up of a group of lines and spaces that can be recognized by an optical scanner. Bar codes uniquely identify article data, production numbers or transport units, for example. They can also contain additional information such as batch number, expiration date or weight.
Example
In the Logistics Execution System (LES), certain field entries can be represented by bar codes and printed on the transfer documents. This simplifies certain data entry processes such as order confirmation.
Type of bar code:
Bar codes are based on a binary principle and consist of a series of stripes/gaps of different widths. The sequence of the stripes or gaps results in an (alpha) numeric statement. Bar codes are read optically. Due to varying requirements, bar codes may differ with regard to the following aspects:
printer tolerance
decoding tolerance
character width
automatic check
number of characters
Steps to implement bar code in the smartform:
Use the transaction code smartstyle. Give a suitable name .Choose create.
In change mode of the Smart Style select the Character formats node and choose Create.
In the Character format field enter a two-character character key.
Select the desired attributes of the Bar Code on the tab Standard Settings.
Choose Activate.
Assign the character format to the field or character string in the smartform.
Activate the smartform.
Test the same.
Regards,
Kunal. -
How to print Barcode in te SAP SCRIPTS?
Hi All,
Can anyone of you let me know how to print the Barcode in the SAP SCRIPT? This is the first time I'm working on the Barcode. I've to print many fields data into one barcode. Like PO number, Material Number, Plant, Company code..etc..
Best Regards,
Venkatesh Eddala.Hello Venkat,
Creating Bar code:
-->From trans code - SPAD -> Full Administration -> Click on Device Type -> Double click the device for which you wish to create the print control -> Click on Print Control tab ->Click on change mode -> Click the plus sign to add a row or prefix say SBP99 (Prefix must start with SBP) -> save you changes , it will ask for request -> create request and save
--> when you go to SE73 if you enter SBP00 for you device it will add the newly created Prefix
-->Create a character format C1.Assign a barcode to the character format.Check the check box for the barcode.
-->The place where you are using the field value use like this
<C1> &itab-field& </C1>.
You will get the field value in the form of barcode.
Which barcode printer are you using ? Can you download this file and see.
http://www.servopack.de/Files/HB/ZPLcommands.pdf.
It will give an idea about barcode commands.
SAP Barcodes
-->Barcode solution consists of the following:
barcode printer
barcode reader
mobile data collection application/program
A barcode label is a special symbology to represent human readable information such as a material number or batch number
in machine readable format.
There are different symbologies for different applications and different industries. Luckily, you need not worry to much about that as the logistics supply chain has mostly standardized on 3 of 9 and 128 barcode symbologies - which all barcode readers support and which SAP support natively in it's printing protocols.
You can print barcodes from SAP by modifying an existing output form.
Behind every output form is a print program that collects all the data and then pass it to the form. The form contains the layout as well as the font, line and paragraph formats. These forms are designed using SAPScript (a very easy but frustratingly simplistic form format language) or SmartForms that is more of a graphical form design tool.
Barcodes are nothing more than a font definition and is part of the style sheet associated with a particular SAPScript form. The most important aspect is to place a parameter in the line of the form that points to the data element that you want to represent as barcode on the form, i.e. material number. Next you need to set the font for that parameter value to one of the supported barcode symbologies.
for your reference check the below links:
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/questions-about-bar-code-printing-in-sap.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/d9/4a94c851ea11d189570000e829fbbd/content.htm
for smart, please check the below link:
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/questions-about-bar-code-printing-in-sap.htm
See the below program forbarcode in sapscript for your reference:
DATA: BAR_CODE1(16) VALUE `ABC01230123A01'
NEW-PAGE PRINT ON IMMEDIATELY `X'.
FORMAT COLOR OFF INTENSIFIED OFF.
If the barcode is the first element on the page, the following Write
statement is needed (otherwise you get a date in the first print
control.
WRITE:/
Turn on the barcode font, print the data, and switch back to the
printer's default font. Be sure to use NO-GAP to avoid unwanted
characters or CR/LF.
PRINT-CONTROL FUNCTION `BCPFX'
WRITE: BAR_CODE1 NO-GAP
PRINT-CONTROL FUNCTION `BCSFX'
Add a Write statement to prevent insertion of CR/LF into the barcode.
WRITE:/
Sample SAPSCRIPT
Variable BAR_CODE1 contains the barcode data, including asterisks.
The & is needed to avoid unwanted spaces or CR/LF characters
/E LINE
/: PRINT-CONTROL BCPFX
= &BAR_CODE1&
/: PRINT-CONTROL BCSFX
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Seshu -
SAP Script : Control Commands for printing Label (barcode) by Zebra Printer
Hello,
I would like to know the control commands in sap script for Zebra Printer. The purpose of task is to print a field in barcode format in Right Bottom of the label.
The sample code is placed below. Kindly have a look at it. The problem now i am facing is, the barcode for Customer PO is printing on the wrong place (Left Bottom, the text & barcode are overwriting). Can anyone suggest a possible way or can any one send the document for Barcode commands in SAP Script for Zebra Printer.
Sample script code:
Initialization and reset Barcode
XAMCY^XZ
Start
^XA
Barcode setup
^BY3,2.7,2.2
Set label home position
^LH
^FWN
FO385,025A0R,40,50FDPN: &VBAP-MATNR&FS
FO385,725A0R,40,50FD&VBAP-ARKTX&FS
FO385,1710A0R,40,50FDRtns: &zsntsc-contr&FS
FO345,025A0R,40,50FDService Order# &AUFK-AUFNR&FS
FO345,725A0R,40,50FDSerial# &EQUI-SERNR&FS
FO345,1710A0R,40,50FDRepair Order# &VBAP-VBELN&FS
FO245,025B3R,N,90,N,NFD&AUFK-AUFNR&FS
FO245,725B3R,N,90,N,NFD&EQUI-SERNR&FS
FO245,1710B3R,N,90,N,NFD&VBAP-VBELN&FS
FO138,1710A0R,40,35FDCustomer PO# &VBKD-BSTKD&FS
FO98,025A0R,40,50FDWrnty: &W_WARRANTY&FS
FO98,605A0R,40,50FDRoute: &W_ROUTE&FS
FO58,025A0R,40,35FDShip-to-name: &W_NAME1&FS
FO58,1325A0R,40,35FDMinor Group/Nr: &TVM5T-BEZEI&FS
FO58,1325A0R,40,35FDMinor Group/Nr: &TVM5T-BEZEI&FS
FO18,885A0R,40,35FDReported By: &QMEL-QMNAM&FS
FO18,1710B3R,N,90,N,NFD&VBKD-BSTKD&FS
^XZ
Thanks in Advance,
RamasamyHI
GOOD
GO THROUGH THIS
A barcode solution consists of the following:
- a barcode printer
- a barcode reader
- a mobile data collection application/program
A barcode label is a special symbology to represent human readable information such as a material number or batch number
in machine readable format.
There are different symbologies for different applications and different industries. Luckily, you need not worry to much about that as the logistics supply chain has mostly standardized on 3 of 9 and 128 barcode symbologies - which all barcode readers support and which SAP support natively in it's printing protocols.
You can print barcodes from SAP by modifying an existing output form.
Behind every output form is a print program that collects all the data and then pass it to the form. The form contains the layout as well as the font, line and paragraph formats. These forms are designed using SAPScript (a very easy but frustratingly simplistic form format language) or SmartForms that is more of a graphical form design tool.
Barcodes are nothing more than a font definition and is part of the style sheet associated with a particular SAPScript form. The most important aspect is to place a parameter in the line of the form that points to the data element that you want to represent as barcode on the form, i.e. material number. Next you need to set the font for that parameter value to one of the supported barcode symbologies.
The next part of the equation can be a bit tricky as you will need to get a printer to print that barcode font. Regular laser printers does not normally print barcode fonts, only specialized industrial printers that is specifically designed to support that protocol and that uses specialized label media and heat transfer (resin) ribbon to create the sharp image required for barcodes.
Not to fear though, there are two ways to get around this:
- You can have your IT department do some research -
most laser printers can accept a font cartridge/dimm chip (similar to computer memory), called a BarDIMM that will allow a laser printer to support the printing of barcodes.
- Secondly, you can buy software that you can upload in your SAP print Server that will convert the barcode symbology as an image that will print on a regular laser printer. I found that this option results in less sharper barcodes. This option is really if you need to convert a large quantity of printers (>10) to support barcodes.
- Thirdly, you can buy a third party software like Barcode.dll and install on your frontend PC connected to the laser printer.
Now you have a barcode printed - what next?
Well there are two options, depending on your business requirements:
- You can use an existing SAP transaction on a regular workstation and get a barcode wedge reader to hook up between the keyboard and the PC. These wedge readers comes in a wand or scanner format. There are even wireless wedge scanners available that allows you to roam a few yards from the workstation to scan a label. This approach is mostly used where you want to prevent human errors in typing in long material, batch or serial numbers in receiving or issuing of material. The problem is that it's just replacing the keyboard input and you are basically locked down in one location and have to bring all the material to that location to process.
- Another solution is to use SAPConsole transactions
or write your own ABAP Dialog programs that will fit onto a barcode enabled wireless handheld terminal and that will follow the business logic as executed on the shop floor.
These programs are highly complex exercises in industrial engineering and ergonomics because of the limited screen sizes and limited ability to accept keyboard input. The user is instructed step-by-step and only scan and push F-keys to interact with the SAP system. Scan, scan, beep, beep, enter - highly automated.
GO THROUGH THESE LINKS
http://www.sap-img.com/abap/details-information-about-sap-barcodes.htm
http://help.sap.com/saphelp_nw04/helpdata/en/68/4a0d5b74110d44b1b88d9b6aa1315b/content.htm
THANKS
MRUTYUN -
Dunning Notice print/email using both Smartform and SAP-Script
Hello Gurus,
I have developed the Customized SAP Sript (Copy of 150_DUNN_01) for Dunning NOtice to be send to Domestic Customer and
Cutomized Smartform (copy of F150_DUNN_SF) for Foreign Customer.
Now Issue is that when I assign the Customized script to SPRO setting and standrd setting for BTE '00001720' with function
module 'FI_PRINT_DUNNING_NOTICE', if I want to assign smartform to SPRO setting then I need to replace same FM with
'FI_PRINT_DUNNING_NOTICE_SMARTF'.
how it is possible to work with both SAP-Script and Smartforms for dunning Procedure.
Please gurus let me help for this solution...
Thanks in Advance,
Mahesh SachaniHello Gurus,
Please reply with any solution available with any...
Thanks,
Mahesh
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